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    Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2015. Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2015. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today!

1: A recent study finds that grey squirrels are capable of solving complex puzzles, rivaling primates.
2: A large genetic analysis finds that increased genetic diversity is associated with being taller and smarter.
3: A new technique allows examiners to extend the window in which the time of death can be accurately determined from 36 hours to 240 hours.

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2: Astronomers have detected what they believe to be the first trinary planetary system – three exoplanets sharing the same orbit.

The real news item was about a binary planetary system

Learn more about each item on episode 364!

Results:
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Rogues: 100%
    Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2012. Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2012. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today!

1: An international team of scientists have discovered that super-sized space tornadoes may explain why the sun’s atmosphere is much hotter than its surface.
2: Astronomers have detected what they believe to be the first trinary planetary system – three exoplanets sharing the same orbit.
3: Astronomers have developed a new method for both accurately weighing exoplanets and detecting the composition of their atmosphere, even those that are non-transiting.

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    Happy Halloween from the SGU! 💀🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the SGU! 💀🎃👻
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2: New research indicates that for adults internet access at home is significantly associated with a decreased probability of being involved in a romantic relationship.

Adults with internet access were more likely to have romantic relationships (likely due to availability of online dating)

Learn more about each item on episode 266!

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Bluesky: 72%
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    Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2010. Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2010. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today!

1: A new analysis confirms that the so-called mitochondrial eve lived about 200,000 years ago.
2: New research indicates that for adults internet access at home is significantly associated with a decreased probability of being involved in a romantic relationship.
3: New images of the Moon’s surface indicate that the Moon is shrinking – by about 100 meters in the recent past.

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    Happy Birthday @cara_santa_maria!! We hope you hav Happy Birthday @cara_santa_maria!! We hope you have a day as amazing as you are! 

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    This week's quote is from Omar M. Yaghi: “Science This week's quote is from Omar M. Yaghi:

“Science is the greatest equalising force in the world. Smart people, talented people, skilled people exist everywhere. That’s why we really should focus on unleashing their potential through providing them with opportunity.”
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